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- Allen "John" Anderson June 21, 1927-May 28, 2016 John Anderson, age 88, passed away on May 28, 2016 in Lynnwood, Wash. He was born in Seattle, Wash. to Carl William and Stella (Carriveau) Anderson. He was a Ballard High Class of '46 graduate. He also attended Shoreline and Skagit Valley Colleges and became a Licensed Civil Engineer. John worked for the Washington State Highway Dept. as a Civil Engineer retiring after 35 years. On July 7, 1956, John married Shirley Mae Kitzinger in Marinette, Wisconsin and they had three sons. He was a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America and also served at St. Thomas More Parrish.. He was a Seahawks fan, loved golf and spending time with family and friends. He also did remodeling and construction projects and charity work. John is survived by his wife, Shirley; his sons, Jeffrey John , Jay William and David Lee Anderson; four grandchildren, Joshua John, Nathan William, Tyler James and Jessica Marie; brother, Carl "Bill" William Anderson; and Deanna Renee (Cox) Anderson and Karen Lee (Coffelt) Anderson. There will be a viewing on Saturday, June 4, 2016, 12:00-4:00 p.m. at Solie Funeral Home. Please come at your leisure to pay respects, share and visit with friends and family. The Funeral Mass is on Tuesday, June 7th at 11:00 a.m., followed by a receptions at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. His final resting place will be at Holyrood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family prefers you make a donation in John's name to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Dad was the definition of a dedicated, loving, selfless family man. Always considering others before self, he worked hard to make sure the needs of his wife and three sons, were always taken care of , regardless of the cost to himself. In addition to that he was so darn loveable! Always cheerful, friendly, and generous to a fault, he never failed to make you feel like you were the most important person in the room!
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1927 - 2016 (88 years)